Gossypol is the active component extracted from cotton roots and seeds. It accounts for about 1.5% of the seeds in weight, an dis mostly used as medicine in the form of Gollypol Acetate. It is the natural male contraceptive and is also used for treatment of female gynecological disorders. Clinic studies indicate that it has potent antitumor and antivirus acitivity and has used for treating the cancer of adrenal cortex and bladder cancer.
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CAS Number: |
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12542-36-8 |
| Origin |
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Cotton Seed |
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Molecular Formula: |
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C30H30O8 *
C2H4O2 |
| Molecular
Weight: |
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578.61 |
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Appearance: |
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yellow Powder |
| Assay
by HPLC: |
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98% Min |
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Solubility: |
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Clear yellow solution at 25Mg/Ml in ehanol and DMF |
Test Item: |
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Appearance, Identification, Melt point, Loss on drying, Assay, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metals, Arsenic, Microbiological. |
Packing: |
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1kg/aluminum foil package |
| Storage: |
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Store in a cool and dry area, keep sealed and keep away from direct light |
